Kickstart Your Coaching Career with Leicester College
Are you passionate about football coaching and looking to take the next step in your development?
Leicester College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Sports Coach to join our thriving Sports Academy team. This exciting opportunity combines hands-on coaching experience, and the opportunity to lead the Men's Football Pathway Squad through the competitive season, with the chance to gain a nationally recognised Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship qualification.
Working alongside experienced sports professionals, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality coaching sessions, supporting student-athletes to reach their potential, and contributing to the growth of our wider Sports Academy programme.
This role is ideal for an aspiring coach who wants to develop their practical coaching skills while gaining valuable experience in an educational sporting environment.
About the Role
As Apprentice Sports Coach, you will lead and support coaching provision within the Men's Football Academy, delivering engaging and development-focused sessions for Further Education students.
You will work closely with the Sport Development Officer to develop the football pathway, support competitive fixtures, and help create a positive and inclusive sporting experience for all participants across the Academies.
Alongside your day-to-day coaching responsibilities, you will undertake a Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship, applying your learning directly within the role to develop your coaching knowledge, leadership skills and professional practice.
Ready to take the next step in your coaching journey? Apply now and help inspire the next generation of student-athletes at Leicester College.
You should have the following:
- Level 2 minimum in Maths and English (GCSE Grade C or above, GCSE Grade 4 or above or equivalent).
- Level 3 Qualification in Sport, Coaching or equivalent
- Minimum of UEFA C Diploma (FA Level 2) Coaching
For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview date: TBC
Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.
Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact [email protected]. Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership with generous employer contributions
- 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 7 concessionary days per year
- A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies
Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.
